"Biggest Gambling Bill Since Casinos" Clears First Hurdle
Legalized sports betting and a new casino in Terre Haute have cleared their first hurdle at the statehouse. The Senate Public Policy...
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IN THE NEWS
O'Rourke Firm
- May 2, 2019
- 1 min
STATE ACKNOWLEDGES HO-CHUNK COMPACT OKS ANOTHER CASINO
A state report authored by the Walker administration during the transition to Gov. Tony Evers acknowledges the Ho-Chunk Nation is...
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O'Rourke Firm
- May 2, 2019
- 1 min
Minnesota considers tribal sports betting proposal
Lawmakers in Minnesota are to consider a new bill that could lead to the legalisation of sports betting at tribal casinos in the US...
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Mike Moody
- Mar 12, 2019
- 1 min
O'Rourke Gaming Lawyers Score Major Victory in Lease Dispute
In a lease termination suit brought by a Dupage county developer against O'Rourke’s client Illinois Café & Service Company, LLC, d/b/a...
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Shawn Davis
- Mar 12, 2019
- 1 min
Carubba Collision on course for new identity following sale
The Carubba name will eventually disappear from its stores and advertising, after Carubba Collision was bought by Illinois-based Gerber...
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Shawn Davis
- Mar 12, 2019
- 1 min
Another Chicago weed company acquired—this time, for $850 million
Verano Holdings is the second major acquisition of a Chicago-area cannabis company in recent months. The land grab in the cannabis...
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O'Rourke Firm
- Mar 12, 2019
- 1 min
Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB0176
Creates the Sports Wagering Act. Provides that sports wagering may not be offered in the State until the Illinois Gaming Board determines...
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Mike Moody
- Mar 12, 2019
- 1 min
Verdict in Fraud Trial
Obtained trial verdict for corporate plaintiff in action for corporate fraud against defendant corporation’s officers and directors.
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Shawn Davis
- Feb 19, 2019
- 1 min
9 Famous People That Went Bankrupt Before They Were Rich
Rags-to-Riches-Back-to-Rags-Then-Back-to-Riches. That’s the theme I found in researching these nine successful people who surprisingly...
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Shawn Davis
- Feb 19, 2019
- 1 min
Three area Sears Hometown stores to close this spring
Sears Hometown stores in Petoskey, Charlevoix and Cheboygan are slated to close their doors . Based on Sears Hometown’s separate...
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Shawn Davis
- Feb 19, 2019
- 1 min
Court issues mixed verdict in AIG medical professional liability case
A federal appeals court has issued a mixed verdict in a dispute between American International Group Inc. unit and a Berkshire Hathaway...
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Shawn Davis
- Feb 19, 2019
- 1 min
This Week's Chicago Deal Sheet - March 12, 2019
Steppenwolf Theatre Co. broke ground last week on the next phase of its multiyear expansion at 1646 North Halsted St. in Chicago’s...
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O'Rourke Firm
- Nov 19, 2018
- 1 min
American Support for Legal Sports Betting
Sports Betting in 2019: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Legal Sports Betting. An overwhelming majority of Americans – 63 percent –...
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O'Rourke Firm
- Nov 19, 2018
- 1 min
The Economic Impact of Tribal Gaming: A State-By-State Analysis
The tribal gaming sector generates 45 percent of all gaming revenue in the U.S., and is a critical driver of economic activity. The U.S....
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Shawn Davis
- Nov 19, 2018
- 1 min
Charlotte Russe Closing All Stores, Illinois Locations
Charlotte Russe confirmed to media outlets Wednesday it is closing all stores. Only a month after filing for bankruptcy, the women's...
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Shawn Davis
- Nov 19, 2018
- 1 min
Feds put pressure on auditor in mysterious collapse of Bridgeport bank
Bansley & Kiener for years had audited the books of Washington Federal Bank for Savings, which failed with no warning in late 2017...
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O'Rourke Firm
- Sep 17, 2018
- 1 min
J.B. Pritzker: Legal sports betting in Illinois is 'an important thing to consider'
Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker on Friday said legalizing sports betting in Illinois is “an important thing to consider” as a...
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